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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.28, 3,436.92 and 830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.28, 3,436.92 and 830.43 is: 1,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.28 : 3,436.92 = 830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.28/3,436.92 = 830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.28x = 3,436.92 × 830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.28x = 2,854,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,132.14/2,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.65

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